Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-03

fectiye one, provided the color of the
ribbon is in a judicious tone as to set
oF the complexion to the best possible
advantage.
The illustration given this week re-
presents an attractive model for wrap
per or breakfast-g2wn; which will be
found q. dainty and comfortable osr-
ment for wear at home during the
earlier hours Of the day. 1t is not in
tended, as SO many of these gowns are,
to be worn also as tea-gown, although
the Vatican plat and train upon the
back relieve it from any appearance of
deshaJiue.
Most ladies, at one time or another,
have experienced what Is to them
rather serious mishap in receiving an
invitation to an affair, given at short
notice, and for which the special cos
tune required does not appear among
the treasures OF her wardrobe. 1t can
not be.doubted that just such fatality
has prevented many woman from en-
joying herself very agreeably for few
hours, and yet there are few wiser
sisters who, with no greater array OF
dresses, will appear without moments
hesitation at any affair they may be re-
quested to attend.
10 give an example which is of fire.
quent occurrence; A lady, whose
wardrobe docs not include quite so
many toilets an might be desired, is
"asked" to what her prospective hos
tess will probably call an "informal
dinner" Now, our lady knows per
fectly well that this informal event will
be the occasion for brave display of
fine raiment by the ladies assembled,
and she has nothing that will do to
wear. What, nothing? She rumi-
mates. Finally she betakes herself
again to her storehouse of vanity and
brings forth the dress of French cash
mere in which she has recently re-
ceived her guests at an afternoon
reception; it is light brown in
color 1--WE will say and taste
fully made up as an indoor dress.
Now to prepare this for duty on the
occasion supposed above, she has only
to arrange two strips of broad hello
trope ribbon tied in soft bows, together
at top and bottom, and filled between
with fine white lace, the ends of which
appear amidst the ends of the ribbon.
Here we have quickly formed, cheap,
, but extremely pretty giict, which is to
be fastened upon the front OF the cash
mere bodice. Then bow OF the rib
bon here and knot there, on appro.
pirate portions of the toilet and the
, costume which that particular lady is to
appear in at the " informal dinner
mentioned, is fat accompH.
Among the attractive street wrap
pings which the season has brought
forth is shape which covers the entire
person, like a Newmarket or ulster, and
is developed in similar materials. 1t:
| difference from them is that it has 9
pair of slung sleeves upon it, hanging
; from the shoulders In front and form
ing sort of cape. The sleeves OF the
basque beneath are thrust right through
, these sleeves. Jet or cord ornament,
, may be used in trimming this wrap,
| being suspended along the outer edge
, of each sleeve from the collar down.
A lace jabot attached to collar Of
, the same and accompanied by frills Of
lace at the wrists are much liked al
trimmings for house jackets of velvet.
; l fear that some ladies are not so in
dustrious about their households as the
, dainty aprons so much worn nov
: would lead one to infer. With dcmi
toilets the aprons worn are extremely
: piquont and attractive. G. d. NJ.